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SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild One Day Retreat in Marin\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Springtime offers a powerful mirror for our own unfolding. As shoots rise from the soil and blossoms tentatively open\, we’re invited to sense what is emerging in us. Through guided meditation\, silent walking\, and shared inquiry\, we attune to cycles of renewal and the quiet trust required for growth. Often what is most alive in us begins beneath the surface. This daylong invites us to listen deeply to that subtle stirring. \nWe will open to the joy\, beauty and tranquility of the natural world. We will utilize various sensory awareness practices\, and mindfulness based meditations to support us being present and awake to our direct experience and to the wonder and mystery of nature. This time will be one of deep nourishment\, regeneration and connection. \nWe will learn from nature’s perennial wisdom that teaches us about change\, inter-dependence\, letting go and countless other things. We will explore the interconnection between our inner and outer landscape\, and how nature touches and evokes beautiful qualities of peace\, wonder and love. Through the time there will be mini-talks\, guided meditations and group exercises. The time will be held in spacious silence. \nNo previous meditation experience necessary. All levels of practitioners are welcome. \nParticipants should be able to walk 2-3 miles unaided. Some of the terrain may be uneven or steep. \nLogistical details to be announced closer to the event and location may change depending on weather conditions. \nLimited to 15 participants. \nCost\n$175 \nPartial scholarships available for those who need financial assistance. To qualify\, please write a 2-3 sentence statement about your financial situation and how much of a scholarship you would need. Then send both to Jen at jen@awakeinthewild.com. \nDate and Time \nFriday\, April 17 – 9:30 am – 4 pm Pacific \n \nAbout the Marin Headlands \nThe Marin Headlands houses an amazing richness of history and biological diversity due to the variety of habitats and unique geology of the area. Enjoy a hike through our varied trails and take in the astonishing views of the Pacific Coast and San Francisco. \nThe Marin Headlands is home to a diversity of animal species. Local mammals include coyotes\, deer\, rabbits\, and bobcats. Due to the close proximity of the Pacific Flyway\, the headlands also hosts a large variety of owl\, song and shore birds. Egrets\, grebes\, and mallard ducks can be found year-around patrolling the waters of Rodeo Lagoon. Bird Island along the coast of Rodeo Beach is one of the largest roosting sites in northern California for the endangered brown pelican. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLogistical Details \nDetails will be sent to participants a week before the event. We will either start near a bathroom or pass one en-route! And/or end near one. \nParticipants should be able to walk 2-3 miles unaided. Some of the terrain may be uneven or steep. \nThe location may change depending on weather conditions. \nLunch is NOT provided. You will need to carry a bagged lunch and beverages with you. \nLimited to 15 participants. \n  \nWeather Statement \nThis retreat will be held rain or shine\, unless the weather conditions are considered dangerous. The location of the retreat may change if there is rain\, in which case we will let you know at least 24 hours in advance if there has been a change. Please look at a weather forecast before you attend the retreat and dress slightly warmer than you normally would for those conditions. Your body temperature will likely drop slightly as you meditate. \nIf it is within one week of the retreat and you choose to cancel due to the weather conditions\, there will be no refunds. \n  \nCancellations and Refunds\nIf you find that you cannot attend the workshop\, please email me at jen@awakeinthewild.com. $75 of your deposit is non-refundable\, no exceptions. There will be no refunds for cancellations made within 1 week of the retreat. \nThis retreat will be held rain or shine\, so please dress correctly for the weather. Refunds will not be made due to the weather conditions\, unless Mark determines that they are dangerous and the retreat cannot go ahead as planned. \nBy registering for this workshop\, you are agreeing to the terms of this retreat as described in the paragraphs above. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-in-the-wild-one-day-retreat-in-marin/
LOCATION:Marin Headlands\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Daylongs,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Make Peace With Your Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Help Free You from the Inner Critic
DESCRIPTION:Have you noticed the painful effects of  self-judgment? Do you feel tormented by negative critical self-talk and the harsh words of the inner critic?  Are you prone to judging everything you do as not good enough\, not quite right\, not living up to some impossibly high standard. Do you find yourself harshly judging your meditation\, your practice or your other spiritual practices? \nIf you wish to be more free from the influence of the inner critic\, then this workshop offers tried and tested methods for overcoming the challenges of self-judgment. \nDuring this course you will be shown: \n\nHow to recognize judging thoughts;\nLearn to deal effectively with inner critic attacks\nDiscover how to distinguish between negative judgment and wise discernment\nThe importance of self- acceptance\, self-compassion and  love as an antidote to the critic\nThe need and role of humor in helping us with the critic\nCultivating forgiveness in response to judgment\n\nThe course will be a combination of talks\, and interactive exercises\, mindfulness\, self-compassion and loving kindness techniques and meditations. This will be a practical and experiential  course taught with lightness\, compassion and humor and the need to not take ourselves too seriously. \n\n  \nRegister on Esalen.org Here
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/make-peace-with-your-mind/
LOCATION:Esalen Institute\, 55000 Highway 1\, Big Sur\, 93920\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Mindfulness Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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SUMMARY:You Are Not Your Fault: Meeting ADHD with Mindfulness\, Wisdom\, and Compassion
DESCRIPTION:with Mark Coleman \nDo you face challenges with focus and time management? Do you struggle with emotional hypersensitivity or frustration tolerance? Do you find it hard to follow through on tasks or commitments? Or to be reliable and consistent? If so\, you are not alone. \nMillions of people suffer daily from conditions associated with these executive function challenges. Though commonly referred to as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)\, these symptoms are not limited to this single condition\, and they are often exacerbated by our complex\, fast-paced\, high-tech lives. \nADHD and related issues often leave people with a sense of self-doubt\, shame\, or unworthiness. The good news is that with mindfulness\, compassion\, and the application of skillful techniques\, it is possible to move through life more effectively with care and wisdom. \nIn this workshop\, through engaging in various mindfulness meditations\, loving kindness and forgiveness practices and contemplative inquiry\, you will discover how these challenges interrupt our functioning\, how to navigate them\, and how we can meet ourselves with compassion\, forgiveness\, and a good sense of humor. \n  \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/adhd-retreat/
LOCATION:Esalen Institute\, 55000 Highway 1\, Big Sur\, 93920\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Mindfulness Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Natural Radiance: The Freedom of Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Note: Registration will open up in July 2024. \nwith Devon Hase\, Mark Coleman\, and Yong Oh \nAwareness is a beautiful\, hidden jewel that is innate in everyone. Awareness illuminates experience\, which supports clarity\, understanding\, and insight. It is the foundation for wisdom\, compassion\, and awakening. \nIn this silent meditation retreat\, we will explore this quality of awareness—what it is\, and how to cultivate and abide in awakened presence. We will investigate how mindfulness supports a depth of awareness through various meditation practices\, and we will look at what obscures the clarity of awareness both in meditation and in everyday life. As our mindfulness grows\, we discover how this capacity for awareness is available in every moment. \nTogether\, we will also explore the fusion of love and awareness and how developing awareness allows a natural opening of the heart\, which fosters a kind and compassionate awareness to ourselves\, others\, and to all experience. \nSuggested prerequisite: one silent mindfulness retreat. \n  \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/natural-radiance-2/
LOCATION:Spirit Rock\, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Woodacre\, CA\, 94973\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Mindfulness Workshops/Classes,Online Courses,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Baja Kayaking and Meditation Retreat - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This retreat is now sold out. To join the waitlist or to join the March 2025 kayaking retreat instead\, visit: https://markcoleman.org/event/baja-kayak-and-meditation-retreat/ \nHighlights \nKayaking around the islands near Loreto\nLed by Mark Coleman/Awake in the Wild\nBreathtaking natural beauty throughout your trip\nExperienced guides steeped in local knowledge\nOpportunities to meditate in peaceful natural environs \nDescription \nSea Trek is happy to offer a Vipassana meditation retreat and sea kayaking trip in the pristine wilderness of the Sea of Cortez. When you go on this trip\, you get the same experience as their Classic Islands trip\, but with a focus on mindful meditation with and within nature. \nMeditation practitioner Mark Coleman has been practicing Buddhist meditation since 1984. He is a Spirit Rock Meditation Teacher and has been teaching Insight meditation retreats since 1997. The retreat is based on his book\, Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery. With Mark on this trip\, you have an experienced outdoorsman who can help you with the internal adjustments necessary on a trip like this. \nThe retreat will be mostly in silence to support the meditative process\, and there will be several periods of meditation daily as well as time for discussion\, talks on the themes of meditation in nature\, talking circles and opportunities for one to one work with the Mark Coleman. There will also be free time to paddle\, swim\, snorkel and enjoy this spectacular setting. \nAll Sea Trek Baja trips start in the quaint little town of Loreto\, located on the Baja peninsula about 600 miles south of San Diego. In most cases there is only one inbound and outbound flight a day\, so our afternoon/evening meeting on day 1\, and our end of trip logistics are built around that timing. \n  \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/baja-kayaking-and-meditation-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Sea of Cortez\, Loreto\, Baja California Sur\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild Meditation Retreat at Esalen with Mark Coleman\, Lori Schwanbeck\, and Hakim Tafari
DESCRIPTION:with Mark Coleman\, Lori Schwanbeck and Hakim Tafari (Qi Gong)\n \nAre you ready to enter into the beauty and serenity of nature at Esalen? In this mindfulness in nature workshop\, you will spend the entire time meditating and opening the senses in the stunning natural beauty of the Big Sur coast. Developing a sensory\, embodied attention in the outdoors will open you to beautiful states of joy\, delight and wonder. \nIn these uncertain times\, where so much of our lives are lived virtually\, it is vital we stay connected to our own bodies and the body of the earth to access wisdom and perspective. \nOpening the senses\, the heart\, and the mind to the wonder of nature revitalizes us and reconnects us to our aliveness. During our time together\, we will draw on nature\, meditation and Qi-Gong to cultivate a relaxed\, receptive\, embodied quality of attention where states of joy\, awe\, and wonder will increase your capacity for well-being and inspired action. \nYou will have the opportunity to study with three renowned meditation teachers throughout the weekend. You will explore beautiful and accessible practices of meditation\, movement\, Qi-Gong\, all outdoors in the exquisite natural beauty at Esalen. Serenity\, peace\, and delight await! \n \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nMark Coleman\nMark Coleman is a Buddhist meditation teacher who has been teaching insight meditation for 20 years. He is author of Awake in the Wild\, From Suffering to Peace\, and Make Peace with Your Mind\, and leads nature-based meditation retreats and mindfulness teacher trainings in the U.S. and Europe. \n  \nLori Schwanbeck\n\nLori Schwanbeck weaves her passion for nature into her work as a mindfulness teacher\, retreat leader\, and Hakomi certified psychotherapist. She is a senior teacher and program developer with the Google-born program “Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute”\, where she teaches mindfulness-based emotional intelligence programs internationally. Her current project is called “Re-wilding our Feminine Nature” where she integrates embodied\, relational\, and presence-based practices to rekindle vitality\, joy\, and awe through immersion in nature. \nHakim Tafari \nHakim Tafari has studied martial arts since 1996\, starting off with Southern-style Praying Mantis Kung Fu. For many years\, Hakim delved deeply into the life\, philosophy and mystical arts of Tai Chi\, Wu ji and Qi Gong. He has had an opportunity to study with some of the best in Kung Fu and the internal arts of Tai Chi\, Baqua Zhang\, and Aikido\, as well as the powerful art of stick fighting known as Arnis. \n\n  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-in-the-wild-meditation-retreat-at-esalen/
LOCATION:Esalen Institute\, 55000 Highway 1\, Big Sur\, 93920\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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